Bears Birk, Rivers, Tillman named Walter Payton Man of the Year finalists

Ravens center Matt Birk, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and Bears cornerback Charles Tillman are the finalists for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which recognizes players who combine community service with strong play on the field. Birk has started 96 consecutive games, the NFL’s second-longest active streak for a center. Birk’s “Ready,…